Once the grieving process for the deceased had moved on, the hundreds of funerals and memorial ceremonies held, some began planning for a tribute to the departed and almost more importantly, a symbolic rebuilding to rebuke the idea that terrorism would prevail over a free people.
The Freedom Tower idea evolved. A final design for the tower was formally unveiled on June 28, 2006. On December 19, 2006, the first steel columns were installed in the building's foundation. Its projected completion date is currently 2018 – 12 years after the first columns. When completed the entire structure will be 1776 feet tall, although the top floor will be 1,368 feet (417 m)
Half a world away in Dubai, the Burj Dubai project begins in 2003. Construction began on 21 September 2004, and the tower is expected to be completed and ready for occupancy by the end of 2009. The Chicago-based architecture and engineering firm Skidmore, Owings and Merrill (SOM) is in charge of the project.
The building is now the world’s tallest human made structure at 2,684 feet (818 m).
It is due to be completed on time in a little over 5 years, with construction that was managed by Turner Construction of NYC.
OK, so here are my thoughts
What the heck? How is it American companies can go overseas and go in 5 years from a dirt lot to a center piece of a new city in the desert, but American companies can’t get a tower at ground zero for almost 12 years???
Well, first…it’s not the money. Dubai spent $4 billion on this building, and the budget for what used to be called the Freedom Tower is already at $3 billion…
It has to be what then? Politics? Corruption?
Here is a novel idea. Instead of that stupid freedom tower, why don't we build the twin towers back to the original plans. I am sick and tired of this whole we will never forget. Hell, I want the bastards, American bastards like the man that held the lease on the World Trade Center, to be brought to justice and made to pay for their crimes, even if it includes the person holding the highest office at the time the crime was committed.
ReplyDeleteWhat's the rush? Is is really important to build towers, monuments to greed, hubris, death?
ReplyDeleteMy simple answer would be yes, it is important. Monuments to greed, hubris, death? No. Memorializing the innocents that perished yes.
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